Purported hackers stole U.S. evidence in Russia probe: court filing

U.S. Special Counsel Robert Mueller's office said on Wednesday that self-proclaimed hackers in Russia stole evidence prosecutors had turned over confidentially to a Russian firm accused of funding a propaganda campaign to interfere in the 2016 U.S. election.

Qualcomm quarterly revenue misses Wall Street estimates

Qualcomm Inc missed analysts' expectations for holiday-quarter revenue, as slowing smartphone demand in China and the loss of big customer Apple Inc took a toll on its chip sales.

NY AG, Governor Cuomo launch probe into Apple's FaceTime bug

New York's new Attorney General Letitia James and Governor Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday announced an investigation into Apple Inc's failure to warn consumers about a FaceTime bug that lets iPhones users listen to conversations of others who have not yet accepted a video call.

Airbus reports breach into its systems after cyber attack

Airbus on Wednesday said it had detected a cyber attack on its information systems which resulted in a data breach but it said the incident did not affect its commercial operations.

Wisconsin governor's office says evaluating shift in Foxconn LCD display project

The Office of the Governor of Wisconsin said Wednesday it is evaluating changes in Foxconn Technology Group's project in the state after Reuters exclusively reported the Taiwanese company is reconsidering building a liquid crystal display panel factory there.

Exclusive: EU considers proposals to exclude Chinese firms from 5G networks

The European Union is considering proposals that would effectively amount to a de-facto ban on Huawei Technologies Co. equipment for next-generation mobile networks, four senior EU officials said, adding to mounting international pressure on the world’s largest maker of telecom gear.

IOTA says bulk of $11 million stolen tokens found, hacker worked alone

A top official at technology group IOTA Foundation said most of the roughly $11 million in the company's cryptocurrency stolen from investor wallets has been found, but the funds are being held to be used as evidence by law enforcement authorities against the alleged perpetrator of the heist.

Deutsche Telekom proposes steps to make 5G safe as Huawei debate rages

Deutsche Telekom proposed a series of measures on Wednesday to ensure that future 5G mobile networks are safe, as debate neared a climax on whether to bar Chinese vendors from Germany on national security grounds.

AT&T's wireless customer growth slows, revenue misses estimates

AT&T Inc reported slower wireless customer growth and larger declines in its pay-TV business than Wall Street expected, sending its shares down 4 percent on Wednesday.

Nokia says following very closely Huawei case

Nokia is keeping a close eye on the security scandal surrounding Huawei, its Chairman Risto Siilasmaa said on Wednesday.

Apple bans Facebook from tech tools for tracking teen browsing habits

Apple Inc said on Wednesday it had banned Facebook Inc from a program designed to let businesses control iPhones used by their employees, saying the social networking company had improperly used it to track the web-browsing habits of teenagers.

China unveils draft regulations for Nasdaq-style technology board

China has published draft rules for a Nasdaq-style start-up board in Shanghai, the China Securities Regulatory Commission said on Wednesday, potentially competing with Hong Kong and New York for listings of tech firms.

Deutsche Telekom proposes steps to keep Chinese vendors in 5G

Deutsche Telekom, Europe's largest telecoms group, on Wednesday proposed a series of steps to ensure that Chinese vendors can take part in building Germany's 5G mobile networks without jeopardizing national security.

Wirecard denies FT report alleging financial wrongdoing

German payments company Wirecard denied a report in the Financial Times on Wednesday that alleged financial wrongdoing and sent shares in the member of the blue-chip DAX sharply lower.

Online student lender Climb Credit raises $50 million in debt from Goldman Sachs

Climb Credit, a financial technology startup that lends to students to pay for professional training, has secured a $50 million debt facility from Goldman Sachs Group Inc, the companies said on Wednesday.

Alibaba sales grow at weakest pace in three years as slowing China bites

E-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd's quarterly revenue grew at its weakest pace since 2016, as the impact of a slowing Chinese economy and a crippling Sino-U.S. trade war kept buyers away during its top-sale season.

Slovakia has no evidence of Huawei security threat - prime minister

Slovakia does not consider Chinese telecoms supplier Huawei as a security threat and would need evidence the company's technology poses a risk before imposing any restrictions, Prime Minister Peter Pellegrini said on Wednesday.

Volkswagen aims to open e-vehicle platform to competitors: Tagesspiegel

Volkswagen is in advanced talks with competitors over opening its modular MEB platform for the mass production of electric vehicles to rivals, German paper Tagesspiegel on Wednesday cited the VW brand's strategy chief as saying.

China publishes draft rules for Nasdaq-style technology board

China has published draft rules for a Nasdaq-style start-up board in Shanghai, potentially competing with Hong Kong and New York for listings of tech firms, the China Securities Regulatory Commission said on Wednesday.

AT&T misses revenue estimates on slower wireless customer growth

AT&T Inc on Wednesday reported quarterly revenues and new wireless subscribers that fell short of Wall Street expectations, sending shares down nearly 3 percent, as its focus shifted to paying down debt from boosting its customer base.

Germany wants to build up 5G network quickly but also securely: Economy Ministry

Germany wants to build up a 5G network quickly but also securely, a spokeswoman for the Economy Ministry said on Wednesday, when asked about concerns over the use of technology from China's Huawei.

China's Didi Chuxing considering layoffs: The Information

Senior managers at Chinese ride-hailing company Didi Chuxing are looking at cutting headcount at some departments by up to 20 percent, the Information reported on Wednesday, citing a source.

Alibaba revenue grows at weakest pace in 3 years as slowing China bites

E-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd's quarterly revenue grew at its weakest pace since 2016, as the impact of a slowing Chinese economy and a crippling Sino-U.S. trade war kept buyers away during its top-sale season.

Koenigsegg super cars team up with Saab successor to go electric

The Chinese-backed company born from the remnants of bankrupt Swedish automaker Saab is investing 150 million euros ($171 million) in a venture with Swedish super car brand Koenigsegg, in a move that could see them develop new electric models.

China's Huawei excluded from Czech tax tender after security warning

China's Huawei [HWT.UL] has been excluded from a Czech tender to build a tax portal after the country's cyber watchdog warned of possible security threats posed by the telecoms supplier, documents showed on Wednesday.

AT&T misses phone subscriber estimates amid stiff competition

AT&T Inc on Wednesday missed Wall Street estimates for net new wireless subscribers who pay a monthly bill, as the company struggled to attract customers in a saturated U.S. phone market.

Alibaba revenue grows at weakest pace in three years as slowing China bites

E-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd's quarterly revenue grew at its weakest pace in three years, as the impact of a slowing China and a crippling Sino-U.S. trade war kept buyers away during its top-sale season.

Exclusive: UAE used cyber super-weapon to spy on iPhones of foes

A team of former U.S. government intelligence operatives working for the United Arab Emirates hacked into the iPhones of activists, diplomats and rival foreign leaders with the help of a sophisticated spying tool called Karma, in a campaign that shows how potent cyber-weapons are proliferating beyon...

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Investors brace for China tech funding 'down rounds'

Investors are bracing for a series of “down rounds” in China’s much-hyped tech sector as weak stock markets worldwide and the country's economic slowdown weigh on once-buoyant private markets.

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